by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 21, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Somatotropic Glycoprotein Propiomelanocrotin (POMC) derived Growth Hormone (GH)Prolactin (Prl) Thyrotropin (TSH)Luteinizing Hormone (LH)Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)(a subunit same, B subunit different)Placental chorionic gonadotropin (CG) Corticotropin (ACTH)A...
by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 20, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the circulatory system that have specific actions at sites remote to the site of secretion. A signaling cell sends a signaling molecule (cytokine, chemokine, etc) that binds to a receptor on the target cell. The main...
by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 20, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Endocrine Glands Include Pituitary Pineal Thyroid Thymus Pancreas Ovary Adrenal * 2 Parathyroid * 4 Testes * 2 Adenohypophysis = anterior pituitary Its hormones are essential for: Regulating growth and development Stimulating the reproductive system Providing a...
by Kristie Hayes, M.S. | Oct 17, 2013 | MEDICATIONS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Rohypnol’s has become infamous for its use as a date rape drug. More commonly known as Roofies, its properties make it the perfect drug to incapacitate a victim. The following article examines the drug in detail. Drug Class and Therapeutic Use Rohypnol’s generic name...
by Brian J. Catton, Pharm.D. | Oct 15, 2013 | DISEASES & CONDITIONS, STUDY GUIDES
A few weeks ago I decided to expand my social circle in an environment I have no familiarity with: at a networking party – in New Jersey, no less. I researched different groups who would be attending, giving away door prizes, offering jobs, and the like. Although...